GT2

    Subdecks (31)

    Cards (2391)

    • Renewable energy production
      Generation of electricity or heat from naturally replenishing sources such as sunlight, wind, water (hydro), biomass, and geothermal heat
    • Renewable energy sources

      • They are sustainable and have minimal environmental impact, unlike finite fossil fuels which contribute to environmental pollution
    • Examples of renewable energy sources
      • Sunlight
      • Wind
      • Water (hydro)
      • Biomass
      • Geothermal heat
    • Energy efficiency
      Using less energy to achieve the same level of output or service, involving optimizing energy consumption and reducing energy waste without sacrificing comfort, productivity, or quality of life
    • Sectors where energy efficiency measures can be applied
      • Residential
      • Commercial
      • Industrial
      • Transportation
    • Energy efficiency measures
      • Upgrading appliances to more energy-efficient models
      • Improving insulation in buildings
      • Implementing energy-efficient lighting systems
      • Optimizing industrial processes to reduce energy consumption
    • Benefits of increasing energy efficiency
      Reducing energy costs, decreasing greenhouse gas emissions, and enhancing energy security
    • Strategies to achieve energy efficiency
      1. Upgrade to energy-efficient appliances
      2. Improve building insulation
      3. Upgrade lighting systems
      4. Implement energy management systems
      5. Install programmable thermostats
      6. Use energy-efficient transportation
      7. Promote behavior change
      8. Invest in renewable energy
    • Governance and regulatory issues related to land use
      • Zoning regulations
      • Land use planning
      • Environmental regulations
      • Urban growth boundaries
      • Smart growth policies
      • Historic preservation
      • Public participation and stakeholder engagement
    • Zoning regulations
      Dictate how land can be used within specific areas, such as residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural, or mixed-use zones, to maintain community character, protect natural resources, and promote public health and safety
    • Land use planning
      Involves the systematic assessment, allocation, and management of land for various purposes, considering factors such as population growth, economic development, environmental conservation, and infrastructure needs
    • Environmental regulations
      Aim to protect natural resources, ecosystems, and biodiversity by regulating land development activities that may have adverse environmental impacts
    • Urban growth boundaries (UGBs)

      Geographical limits established by local governments to manage urban sprawl, preserve open space, and promote compact, sustainable development patterns
    • Smart growth policies
      Promote compact, walkable, and transit-oriented development patterns that minimize land consumption, reduce automobile dependency, and enhance community livability
    • Historic preservation
      Ordinances and regulations aimed at protecting and conserving buildings, sites, and landscapes with cultural, historical, or architectural significance
    • Public participation and stakeholder engagement
      Ensures transparency, accountability, and legitimacy in land use decision-making processes by engaging community members, residents, businesses, and other stakeholders
    • Key issues and initiatives related to land use governance and regulation in Nigeria
      • Land tenure systems
      • Urban planning and management
      • Zoning and development regulations
      • Environmental conservation
      • Community land rights
      • Infrastructure development
      • Smart growth and sustainable development
    • Waste management
      Encompasses the collection, transportation, treatment, and disposal of waste in a manner that reduces environmental pollution, public health risks, and resource depletion
    • Recycling
      A specific waste management practice that involves converting waste materials into new products or materials through processes such as sorting, cleaning, shredding, and reprocessing
    • Waste management and recycling
      Waste management encompasses a broader range of activities related to waste handling and disposal, while recycling is a specific aspect of waste management focused on recovering and reusing materials from waste streams